Seasonal Field Test Team Leader

At Ariens Co, we build more than exceptional products - we create opportunities that impact careers. Our culture values innovative thinking, hard work and determination. We interact in teams, collaborate together and make decisions quickly.

We see growth potential in every team member, and are committed to supporting our employees with continuous training and advancement opportunities.

Our environment? We’re corporate, without being "corporate." Whether you work at our headquarters, manufacturing facilities, or one of our global distribution businesses, you’ll always have the freedom to create and contribute. Our company vision is "Passionate People, Astounded Customers." Quite simply: it revolves around people.

Speaking of people, you’re not just employee #1,762 to us. You’re family and your role is invaluable. Without exceptional people, we can’t continue to produce the amazing products we’re known for around the world.

Ready for the ride of your career? Then come join us. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a rewarding workplace with a strong sense of community.

Ariens Co is excited to offer an adventurous opportunity for passionate outdoor enthusiasts who thrives in the winter wonderland! Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of snow equipment, where you will play a pivotal role in operating cutting‑edge machines to ensure the highest standards of quality and performance in the picturesque snowy landscapes of Hancock and Calumet, MI.

Hiring Full‑Time and Part‑Time employees;
Flexible hours. Operations will run Sunday‑Saturday 6am‑10pm. Position is seasonal and will begin mid‑December.

• Safe operation of multiple styles of mowing/snow blowing machines and tools. Ensure team is wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (hearing protection, eye protection and safety shoes and gloves (as necessary))
• Communicate safety concerns and near misses immediately, drive corrective actions and provide safety training to operators
• Live and promote the Ariens Core Values and 15 Principles
• Complete required paperwork (daily safety checklists, test incident reports, daily machine inspections and others as required by Project Teams)
• Verify Team is following proper operating techniques that do not cause machine damage and/or excessive unit wear (follow test plan/duty cycle).
• Perform daily machine inspections per defined inspection plan
• Drive 6S activities, continuous improvement: cleaning/maintaining facilities, maintain accurate inventory levels of supplies.
• Assist in writing test procedures to drive continuous improvement and test efficiency and effectiveness
• Ensure operators are communicating all testing issues, concerns, questions, operator feedback and ideas for product improvement
• Ability to clearly communicate and document issues observed during test
• Willingness to provide ideas for product improvement
• Provide continuous improvement feedback on how to improve process efficiencies
• Maintain daily time tracker of hours and observations per machine
• Training of new employees on operational standards defined in the test request
• Supports root cause problem solving efforts
• Ability to effectively communicate to field test team, leaders and test partners
• Other duties as assigned

• Working knowledge of outdoor power equipment operation and use
• Capable of performing basic troubleshooting and adhering to standard work
• Able to participate in and lead Continuous Improvement projects
• Working knowledge of office computer programs and applications
• Basic understanding of Lean and 6S
• Past leadership experience preferred
• Minimum High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

• Required to walk, sit, and/or stand for 8+ hours a day
• Work environment is outdoors and may include safely operating in inclement weather
• Must be able to use hands to operate test machines in their normal environment
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds at varying frequencies. Work with team lift for heavier items
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (hearing protection, eye protection and safety shoes)
• Desire for personal development and growth
• Ability…